Gyeongbuk, Steadily Advancing the 'East Coast Marine Leisure Tourism Hub Vision'!

Development of Marina Infrastructure Including Hupo Marina, Hyeongsan River Marina, and Fisherina

Establishment of Homibando Snorkeling Center ... Development of Marine Experience Programs

Perspective view of the Hyeongsan River Marina Dock scheduled for completion this December.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] With the expansion of marina infrastructure such as Hupo Marina, and the construction of various infrastructures including the Gampho Marine Leisure Complex linked with the SMR complex after next year, and the Homigot Peninsula Snorkeling Support Center within the planned National Marine Garden area, the East Coast of Gyeongbuk is expected to rapidly emerge as a marine leisure tourism hub.

A marina refers to a complex marine leisure space equipped with docking facilities for yachts and leisure boats, moorings, accommodation facilities, restaurants, and other service facilities that provide convenience to users.

Among the six nationwide areas selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' hub-type marina port development project, 'Hupo Marina' was the first to be completed in July.

Hupo Marina, with ultra-modern mooring facilities for 307 vessels, a clubhouse, temporary facilities, repair and storage facilities, all arranged in one place to meet user demand, is attracting attention as a premium marina.

Selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' hub-type marina port development project, 'Hupo Marina' was the first to be completed in July.

Also, when the 74-berth 'Hyeongsangang Marina' scheduled for completion in December this year is finished, the marina mooring facilities in Gyeongbuk will increase from the current 9 locations with a total of 489 berths to 10 locations with 563 berths, making it the region with the most marina berths nationwide excluding the metropolitan area.

To provide customized marine leisure programs for all seasons to tourists visiting coastal trails and scenic coastal views, a snorkeling experience support center will be established on the Homigot Peninsula, where the National Marine Garden will be located, creating new tourism demand on the East Coast of Gyeongbuk.

A project to create marine leisure ports specializing in marine leisure sports and marine tourism such as yachts, boats, and fishing, targeting idle fishing ports caused by the decrease in fishing population and fishing vessels, is expected to take its first step this month by selecting project sites.

This project plans to select two locations among idle fishing ports in five coastal cities and counties with expected ripple effects, supporting 2 billion KRW per site.

It will develop infrastructure such as yacht and boat mooring facilities, parking lots, convenience facilities, and marine leisure sports experience facilities specialized for fishing villages to attract tourists.

Additionally, a Gampho Marine Leisure Complex is planned near the Gyeongju SMR complex, where marina facilities, a clubhouse, and a marine leisure experience center will be constructed to create a marine leisure tourism destination where marine leisure sports can be enjoyed comprehensively.

The Gampho area in Gyeongju possesses various tourism resources such as historical and cultural sites including the Munmu Daewang Tomb and the ongoing Seonbu Historical Park project.

In particular, with the promotion of the Gampho Innovation Nuclear Research Complex, an increase in the youth population and floating population is expected, making it necessary to timely establish infrastructure reflecting future marine leisure sports demand.

Kim Nam-il, head of the East Sea Region Headquarters of Gyeongbuk Province, said, “With the completion of Hupo Marina, we have taken the first step in establishing a marine leisure hub in the East Sea region. If the Gampho Marine Leisure Complex and the Homigot Peninsula National Marine Garden are successfully established, I am confident that the East Coast of Gyeongbuk will leap forward as the mecca of marine leisure tourism in Korea. Along with this, we plan to focus on establishing a provisional Marine Leisure Human Resources Development Center to foster specialized personnel and create jobs for local youth.”

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